Fluids and Electrolytes : An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide

"Fluids and Electrolytes: An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide" provides just the essential facts in a streamlined, bulleted quick-reference format, using illustrations, logos, and other Incredibly Easy! features to help nurses spot key points at a glance.

The opening chapters review the basics of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.

Subsequent chapters address specific imbalances, providing vital information for safe and effective care.

The last chapter covers such treatments as IV fluid replacement and total parenteral nutrition.

Logos include Memory Joggers; I See, I See; Through the Ages; and Help Desk.

Test Zone evaluates the reader's mastery of the subject .

It includes: clear, simple explanations using bulleted statements; illustrations that clearly explain difficult concepts; charts, illustrations, and tables that highlight key facts; and entertaining icons that alert the reader to critical information.These include: "Advice from the experts" - pointers, tips, and troubleshooting advice for problems including tips for alternative interventions and prioritizing; "Memory joggers" - highlight crucial points using acronyms and mnemonics for ease in remembering; "I see, I see" - highlight the underlying pathophysiologic mechanism for the imbalance; "Through the Ages" - highlight major developmental differences influencing fluid and electrolyte balance; bullets, ballot boxes, and checklists that make it easy to spot important points at a glance.